Les Europonces are skiing the BCV 24hours Villars challenge (again!)

Some of you might remember that there were a group of friends collectively known as 'Les Europonces', known for their European style and eccentricities. They lacked the fear gene and loved doing crazy things on skis :)

Well, they are back! Evelyn, Antoine, Ben, Can, James and John are combining skiing skills with a worthy cause this January to take part in the fun (and slightly insane!) 24-hour amateur race in the Swiss resort of Villars! 

From Saturday 16th overnight through to Sunday 17th January 2010, we will be continually skiing the mountain. It's a relay, so while one is skiing, the others will be found in support mode - cheerleading, snoozing, soaking up the sun (?!) or resisting the temptation of mulled wine.

Last year, we raised over £1,700 for charity and covered over 300kms of skiing. We hope to beat both targets this year.

The charity we are supporting this year is Disability Snowsport UK. DSUK is a people-centred organisation with a unique sense of purpose: that anyone regardless of their disability can take part in and enjoy the thrill of snowsport. For nearly 30 years they have applied exceptional know-how and adaptability to enable those with a disability to experience the joy of skiing alongside the able-bodied. They provide exciting and life enhancing activities for individuals or groups who require adaptive equipment and/or special instruction and support.

Please help us, as every penny we raise will go to them (we are paying for all of our own costs).

Find our more about the race on www.bcv24hvillars.com

Find out more about Springfield on www.disabilitysnowsport.co.uk

Thank you so much for your kindness and we will update you afterwards with the results! 

Les Europonces

Antoine, Ben, Can, Evelyn, John and Owen